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Breasts that are disproportionately large for one’s physique can be mentally and physically debilitating on an everyday basis for many women. For individuals experiencing this concern, our practice offers an effective solution in the form of breast reduction surgery. The goal of breast reduction surgery is to reduce ...
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Breast prominence in men can result from excess glandular tissue, excess fatty tissue, or a combination of the two. Though the cause of most gynecomastia is benign and unknown, some patients have a family history of the condition. In very rare cases, testicular tumors, adrenocortical tumors, pituitary gland ...
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Gynecomastia – the medical name for enlarged male breasts due to excess tissue – affects an estimated 20 percent of men, and is a condition that is distinctly separate from obesity. Occasionally, an overly large male chest can be worsened by being overweight or obese. While maintaining a ...
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Some men have more glandular breast tissue than the average male, while others have more fatty tissue on the chest. The medical name for an excess of these tissues is gynecomastia, which can create an undesirable appearance in the breast region for men experiencing the condition. The symptoms ...
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Like any surgery, it is important for breast augmentation patients to know what the recovery process entails. This allows them to plan accordingly and better understand their limitations as their body heals. Although everyone heals differently, patients can expect similar progress throughout the recovery process. I typically tell ...
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During a breast augmentation consultation, there are several aspects of their upcoming surgery to consider. In addition to options like breast implant size, patients will be presented with the decision of which incision site should be used for inserting the breast implants. There are typically four different incisions ...
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The primary goal of breast augmentation is to gain more volume in the breasts, while maintaining a natural, proportional appearance. Most women wish to undergo the enhancement procedure because they want to feel better about the way they look in clothes or a bathing suit. One of the ...
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Previously, I discussed my approach to establishing good doctor-patient relationships and safely conducting the mommy makeover procedure. In this fourth and final installment of my blog series I will overview common timetables for the mommy makeover recovery process. If you need to catch up, read: My Approach to ...
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My last blog post – the second of this series – centered around candidacy for a mommy makeover. In this third entry I will reveal my unique approach to the procedure, including how I establish a relationship with the patient and conduct a procedure that involves multiple surgeries. ...
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In my previous post, I covered the consultation process for a mommy makeover. Throughout this blog entry I will discuss typical candidates for a mommy makeover, including the average age range to undergo surgery and common areas of concern. To catch up, read: What to Expect During a ...
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